17 October - Anil Kumble birthday

 

Anil Kumble is a renowned former Indian cricketer who was born on October 17, 1970, in Bengaluru, India.

Anil Kumble is one of the greatest Indian spin bowlers in cricket history. He is best known for his exceptional leg-spin and his remarkable career in international cricket. Kumble was known for his accuracy, control, and ability to extract bounce and turn from even the most unresponsive pitches.

During his international career, which spanned from 1990 to 2008, Anil Kumble achieved numerous milestones. He is the highest wicket-taker for India in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket. In Test cricket, he famously claimed all ten wickets in a single inning against Pakistan in 1999, becoming only the second bowler in cricket history to achieve this feat. He was a highly respected cricketer and served as the captain of the Indian cricket team.

Anil Kumble's contributions to Indian cricket have earned him a revered place in the sport's history, and he continues to be an influential figure in the world of cricket.

17 October - Smita Patil birth anniversary

 

Smita Patil was an iconic Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi films. She was born on October 17, 1955, in Pune, India, and tragically passed away at a young age on December 13, 1986.

Smita Patil is celebrated for her versatile acting and her ability to portray a wide range of characters. She was a prominent figure in Indian parallel cinema and worked in several socially relevant and critically acclaimed films. Some of her notable movies include "Bhumika," "Manthan," "Aakrosh," and "Mirch Masala." Smita Patil's contributions to Indian cinema continue to be remembered and cherished by film enthusiasts, and her legacy lives on through her powerful performances.

 

17 October - Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin death anniversary

Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (1 March 1810 – 17 October 1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist. He is considered one of the greatest Romantic piano composers. Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola, a village in the Duchy of Warsaw. A famous child prodigy, he grew up in Warsaw where he completed his music education and composed many of his mature works before leaving Poland in 1830 at age 20, shortly before the November 1830 Uprising. 

A commemorative postage stamp issued on 04 May 2001 of Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

 

17 October - The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

 

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17th. It was officially designated by the United Nations in 1992 to promote awareness and action to eradicate poverty worldwide. This day serves as an opportunity to acknowledge the struggles faced by people living in poverty and to recognize the importance of poverty eradication as a global goal.

The theme for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty varies from year to year, but it typically focuses on various aspects of poverty and social inclusion, aiming to stimulate discussions and actions to address this critical issue. Many organizations, governments, and communities around the world use this day to raise awareness about poverty-related challenges and to mobilize efforts to reduce poverty and inequality.

Efforts to eradicate poverty involve a wide range of initiatives, such as providing access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities, social safety nets, and addressing the root causes of poverty, including economic inequality and discrimination. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, include the goal of eradicating poverty in all its forms, making this day a crucial part of the global efforts to achieve that goal.

17 October - Kannadasan death anniversary

 

Kannadasan (24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was an Indian philosopher, poet, film song lyricist, producer, actor, script-writer, editor, philanthropist, and is heralded as one of the greatest and most important lyricists in India. Frequently called Kaviarasu, With over 5000 lyrics, 6000 poems and 232 books, Kannadasan is widely known by the sobriquet Kaviarasu (King of poets) and he is also considered to be the greatest modern Tamil poet after Subramania Bharati.including novels, epics, plays, essays, his most popular being the 10-part religious book on Hinduism, Arthamulla Indhu Matham (Meaningful Hindu Religion). He won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Cheraman Kathali in the year 1980 and was the first to receive the National Film Award for Best Lyrics, given in 1969 for the film Kuzhanthaikkaga.